Maintenance Engineer

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Cheltenham is looking for a proactive Maintenance Engineer to ensure machinery reliability. The role involves electrical and mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong fault-finding skills and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus scheme

Sharescheme

Enhanced pension plan

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Maintenance Engineering.
• Multiskilled, Mechanical or Electrical Apprenticeship qualified.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Conduct fault finding on production equipment.
• Support planning and implementation of preventative maintenance schedules.

Skills

Fault-Finding

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

ONC or equivalent NVQ

Tools

PLC

CNC

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Cheltenham, UK (On-site)

Benefits: 27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day, Private Medical Insurance, Bonus scheme, Sharescheme, Enhanced pension plan, Life assurance, Discount scheme.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to ensure the safety and reliability of all machinery and equipment throughout our site. The successful candidate will be responsible for electrical and mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Your objectives and responsibilities will focus on…

• Perform electrical and mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Conduct fault finding and repair on production equipment, including CNC and PLC controlled machinery.
• Support planning and implementation of preventative maintenance schedules and TPM activities.
• Improve machinery and equipment reliability.
• Assist with contractor management.
• Support departmental strategy and KPIs.
• Maintain CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) data.
• Operate and maintain the boiler and energy centre.
• Comply with EHS practices and support related initiatives.

Your previous experience is likely to include…

• Proven experience in Maintenance Engineering.
• Multiskilled, Mechanical or Electrical Apprenticeship qualified to ONC or equivalent NVQ.
• Experience with PLCs, CNC, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial control.
• Effective fault-finding skills.
• Experience in CNC maintenance or equivalent.
• Proven boiler experience.
• Experience working with CMMS.

To be successful in this role you will…

• Demonstrate Company Core Values at all times.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• Be proactive, flexible and eager to learn.
• Demonstrate good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Possess a solid understanding of EHS practices.
• Have an awareness of CI tools.

The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three within Spirax Group, which includes Spirax Sarco and Gestra, global leaders in engineered solutions for steam systems. Spirax Group is a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good company, specializing in control and management of steam, electrical thermal solutions, and fluid technologies. Our purpose is to create sustainable value by engineering a more efficient, safer, and sustainable world, serving industries such as Food & Beverage, Pharma, Power, Semiconductors, and Healthcare, across 165 countries.

We foster an inclusive culture and values that guide our decisions, supporting colleagues to make a difference for each other, our customers, communities, suppliers, the planet, and shareholders. We aim to create an equitable workplace where everyone feels included.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary (and discretionary bonus), flexible working, and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), paid volunteering leave, private healthcare, pension, life assurance, Share Ownership Plan, onsite parking, flexible benefits, and discounts. Additional support is provided through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan, which promotes diversity and inclusion across various aspects of employment.

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are committed to creating inclusive and equitable work environments where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We consider flexible working requests and support employees experiencing personal challenges through various benefits, including gender-neutral parental leave, caregiver leave, support for pregnancy loss and domestic abuse, menopause-friendly policies, and more. Learn more at https://www.spiraxgroup.com/en/life-at-spirax/our-inclusive-group/our-inclusion-commitments. We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you wish to apply under this scheme, please indicate so in your application or notify our recruitment partners.